vending machine

noun

: a coin-operated machine for selling merchandise

Examples of vending machine in a Sentence

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The machines function like vending machines, providing 30 to 35 opportunities to donate. Delano Massey, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024 Buy your fare at any light rail station with cash, credit or debit card — or purchase a pass in advance to avoid lines at the vending machines. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 12 Nov. 2024 Frisch's, Skyline Chili, Graeter's, Wendy's and even a Subway vending machine are all on the menu. Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2024 The airport has about 20 dining offerings, including Farmer's Fridge vending machines and Starbucks. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vending machine 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vending machine was circa 1895

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“Vending machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vending%20machine. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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vending machine

noun
: a machine from which one may get merchandise after putting in coins

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